PLATINUM PATINA CRACK

However, that doesn’t mean it can be freely tossed around! Like all jewelry made of precious metals, platinum jewelry should be kept separate from other jewelry in a fabric-lined or padded container. That and its hardness mean this metal does not require as much regular maintenance or as many trips to the jeweler as gold and silver do. That’s why scratches don’t often show up as easily when a gold piece is freshly plated, but as that plating wears down, not only will scratches become much more visible, but the metal of the jewelry itself will also start to degrade. Platinum also doesn’t usually have any plating on it while gold and silver often do. This is why gold and silver wears down relatively quickly and platinum looks new for years and years. The difference between platinum and other precious metals when it comes to damage is that when metals like gold are scratched, they actually lose tiny pieces of metal while scratches on platinum simply displace the metal.

PLATINUM PATINA CRACK

It can be scratched, but it won’t crack or chip. However, it can be quickly polished to restore its luster as needed. Over time, the metal does develop a patina that might make it look a little dull, but some people prefer this look since it makes diamonds look bigger.

Platinum is naturally a brilliant, grayish-white color.

Platinum patina